Festive Cherry Slices

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and confectioner’s sugar until the mixture light and fluffy.

Step 2: Add the egg and vanilla. Beat to incorporate.

Step 3: Add the flour and beat until combined.

Step 4: Add the chopped candied cherries and the toasted walnuts. Use a wooden spoon to combine

Step 5: Turn the dough out onto a sheet of parchment paper. Form the dough into a long log, about 18 inches. Roll the log in the parchment paper and wrap in plastic wrap.

Step 6: Refrigerate at least one hour, up to 3-5 days

Step 7: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Next, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and set it aside.

Step 8: Remove the plastic wrap and parchment paper from the cookie log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1/4 inch slices.

Step 9: Lay the slices onto the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.

Step 10: Bake for 12 minutes or until the bottom edge of the cookies have browned.

Step 11: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Step 12: Remove and transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.